Job summary
- Main area
- CAMHS
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 267-BM8371458
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sue Nicholls Centre
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum | pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Neurodevelopmental Specialist
Band 7
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to use your specialist skills to improve support for neurodivergent children and young people?
We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Experts at Hand offer across Buckinghamshire. This is an opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice with leadership, service development and partnership working, helping to improve the support available to children, young people and their families across education settings.
Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary service, you will play an important role in the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway, providing specialist advice, consultation, training and support to children and young people, their families and education professionals.
We have roles available one working full-time and one working part-time at 30 hours per week. Please indicate your preference in your personal statement.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking specialist assessments of children and young people, interpreting complex clinical information and using appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures.
- Developing, implementing and evaluating individualised management and intervention programmes in partnership with children, families, schools and other professionals.
- Providing specialist advice, consultation and training to education settings, families and colleagues across health, education and social care.
- Contributing to the SEND process, including assessments, reports, reviews and Education, Health and Care Plan processes.
- Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to designated team members, alongside responsibility for day-to-day service delivery within your area.
- Working collaboratively with the Operational Manager, Professional Lead, other team leaders and partner agencies to develop services and improve clinical pathways.
- Supporting clinical governance, safeguarding, audit, risk management and service improvement, ensuring that practice reflects current evidence and national guidance.
You will also represent Speech and Language Therapy within the wider multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure that children's needs remain central to assessment, planning and service delivery.
Working for our organisation
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
Give yourself the best chance of success by reviewing our Applicant Guide before applying. Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Oxford Health delivers physical, mental health and social care services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our vision is "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team", and our values are Caring, Safe and Excellent.
We are proud to offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression, learning and development, generous annual leave, pension benefits, wellbeing initiatives and staff networks
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a strong background in working with children and young people, including experience in community and educational settings. You will have the clinical knowledge and confidence to manage complex assessments, prioritise a caseload and make informed decisions about appropriate support.
You will bring a sound understanding of neurodevelopmental needs, specialist assessment approaches and the statutory frameworks relevant to children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will also be confident working with families, education professionals and multidisciplinary colleagues, communicating complex information clearly and sensitively.
As a Band 7 clinician, you will be able to demonstrate leadership, effective organisation and a commitment to developing services and supporting colleagues. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and contributing to improvements in practice across a wider service.
You must hold a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, current HCPC registration and practising membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant postgraduate training is also required.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.
Job Description Subject to Evaluation.
Person specification
Qualifications and professional registration
Essential criteria
- Holds a recognised Diploma or degree in Speech and Language Therapy, current HCPC registration, practising membership of the RCSLT, relevant postgraduate training and evidence of continuing professional development maintained within a portfolio. Has relevant Band 6 experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates extensive post-registration experience working with children and young people, including experience in NHS clinical settings and the application of specialist Speech and Language Therapy knowledge to complex clinical presentations.
- Demonstrates experience using specialist assessment tools and outcome measures for children and young people, interpreting assessment findings, prioritising and managing a caseload, and developing appropriate management or intervention plans.
- Demonstrates experience working in community and educational settings, contributing to the education of children, young people and families, and working with health and education professionals. Shows understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates experience of line managing staff and evidence of contributing to clinical leadership, multidisciplinary working, service development or improvement, clinical governance, audit and risk management.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a child-focused, empathetic approach.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Bailey
- Job title
- Allied Health Professional Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 901325
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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